Tough gig for Independents to get your vote
Independents “above the line” have a better chance than independents “below the line”.
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Meet the candidate forums v social media
The heat has been dialled up as public takes an interest in candidates standing for council elections on September 14.
Brooks opposes prolonging temporary rate increase
Kevin Brooks, leader of the Ratepayers’ Choice group of Independents set to run for the Gosford West ward at the September 14 election, is opposed to Council plans to make…
Council finances look good as administration ends
Central Coast Council says it is ending its four years under administration in a strong financial position, with a reduction in debt of $150M. Council’s debt at the commencement of…
Council Administrator Rik Hart’s departure marks a new chapter
EDITORIAL After four tumultuous years, Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart is preparing to step down, leaving behind a legacy marked by both accomplishment and controversy. Hart has played a…
Central Coast Heart team stands for Budgewoi
Edna Wacher will lead a three-person team standing for the Budgewoi ward in the September 14 Central Coast Council election under the banner Central Coast Heart. “Harmony in diversity is…
Council CEO “better than satisfactory”
Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer performed better than satisfactorily and mostly achieved the actions and achievements contained in his performance agreement, an annual review has found. A performance agreement…
Former mayor leads Independent team
Former mayor Jane Smith will lead a team of community based Independents running for Gosford West ward at the September 14 Central Coast Council election. “Local government plays an important…
Independent Sandra Harris runs for Budgewoi
Sandra Harris will run as an Independent in the Budgewoi ward in the September 14 Council election. The 46-year-old mum has lived on the Coast for 45 of her 46…
Libs will focus on getting back to basics
The NSW Liberal Party says its candidates in the September 14 election include experienced professionals committed to fighting for a back-to-basics approach to help get the Central Coast back on…
Shaping how Council engages with community
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to help shape how it engages with residents on future decisions. A draft Community Engagement Strategy, including the Community Participation Plan, is now…
Former mayor Doug Eaton runs as Independent
Former Wyong mayor Doug Eaton will contest the September 14 Council election as an Independent Liberal in the Budgewoi ward. Eaton is president of the Warnervale branch of the Liberal…
Local government committee urges No vote
The Central Coast Local Government Committee is supporting a No vote in the September 14 referendum. To be held in conjunction with the Central Coast Council election, the referendum will…
Julian Richards to run as Independent
Julian Richards will run as an unaligned independent candidate for the Gosford West ward in the Central Coast Council election on September 14. He and his wife have lived at…
Community groups meet the candidates
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Labor team ready to stand
Former Federal MP and Senator Belinda Neal will lead a 15-person ticket for the Labor Party in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. Neal was a NSW senator from…
Ex-banker set to run for Council
Rosemary de Lambert will stand as an Independent for the Gosford East ward in the September 14 Central Coast Council election. The Hardys Bay resident said she has had 20…
Sarah Ryan to contest Council election for AJP
Sarah Ryan will head a three-person ticket for the Animal Justice Party (AJP) in The Entrance ward at the September 14 Council election. “Seven years ago, I made the move…
Full list of the 77 council candidates
All the candidates in the five wards for the September 14 elections to vote in 15 councillors for Central Coast Council.
Four former mayors and two former MPs among 77 candidates
Of the 77 candidates, most are in groups of three; or political parties and only 12 are standing by themselves.